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HD56 AOT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,391 mi
Last recorded69,391 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 AOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,184 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement backbush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,503 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror casing and lens damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake rear (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement backbush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,689 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 46,689 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 38,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,020 miles

Both front tyres are 3.0mm.

Off side front wheel bearing is slightly rough.

off side headlamp beam is deterioated.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,154 miles

front wipers are starting to smear

slight roughness felt when off side front wheel spun poss start of bearing fault

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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HD56 AOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD56 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD56 AOT registered?

HD56 AOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 February 2007.

Is HD56 AOT safe to buy?

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